Measuring Length and Area

Handbook A Review

Complete the following.

1. The letters "SI" stand for

2. What do each of these prefixes mean?

a. kilo– c. deca–

b. centi– d. milli–

3. What is the basic unit of length in the metric system?

4. How many millimeters are in a centimeter?

5. To calculate the area of a rectangle, you the length and the width.

Skill Challenge

Skills: measuring, calculating

Use a metric ruler to find the length of each object in centimeters.

1. 2.

 

Measure the length and width of each rectangle in centimeters. Then, find the area of each rectangle in the given units.

 

 

 

 

3. 4. 5.